(Optional) Identify common breeds of rabbits.

Identification should include

  • the most common breeds of rabbits in each weight category (e.g., dwarf, small, medium, large, giant)
  • their origins
  • unique physical characteristics of each breed. 

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What rabbit breeds are used for fur? For pets? What characteristics make each of these breeds fit the purpose for which it is used?
  • What rabbit breeds are used in research? What types of research use rabbits as the animal model? Why are rabbits used in research?
  • What rabbit breeds are used for meat? Why is rabbit meat less popular in the United States than in Europe?